👉 Viva México! Sheinbaum’s First Grito, Patriotic Parades & Puerto Vallarta Celebrations

From today’s broadcast:

HEADLINES

President Claudia Sheinbaum led the first Grito de Independencia Ceremony of her six-year term.
https://www.informador.mx/mexico/Claudia-Sheinbaum-da-el-grito-con-mensaje-de-igualdad-y-justicia-20250916-0001.html

President Sheinbaum followed protocol while wearing a custom-made Presidential Sash and a hand embroidered gown designed by Mexican women.
https://www.excelsior.com.mx/nacional/claudia-sheinbaum-reconoce-a-mujeres-en-la-independencia/1739762

President Sheinbaum’s gown featured Nahua motifs.
https://www.excelsior.com.mx/nacional/sheinbaum-luce-vestido-de-diseno-nacional-para-su-primer-grito-de-independencia/1739740

WATCH: A short video about the process of creating President Sheinbaum’s Presidential Sash.

As expected, President Sheinbaum’s arengas included Vivas for women and Mexico’s sovereignty.
https://www.excelsior.com.mx/nacional/las-arengas-de-claudia-sheinbaum-en-el-grito/1739736

Celebrations began early yesterday in Puerto Vallarta with a solemn session of the City Council.
https://contralinea.net/en-sesion-solemne-conmemoran-215-aniversario-de-la-independencia-de-mexico/

Mayor Munguía delivered his first Independence Day Celebration last night.
https://contralinea.net/encabeza-luis-munguia-su-primer-grito-de-independencia/

Mexican Independence was celebrated around the world.
https://www.excelsior.com.mx/global/distintas-ciudades-del-mundo-celebran-a-mexico-con-el-grito-de-independencia/1739680

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LEISURE

Mexico City workers were tasked with cleaning the capital’s Zócalo overnight in preparation for this morning’s Military Parade.
https://www.excelsior.com.mx/comunidad/limpian-zocalo-cdmx-a-contrarreloj-previo-al-desfile-militar-2025/1739769

Mexico City’s Military Parade began at 10 am and continues until 1 pm.
https://www.excelsior.com.mx/nacional/desfile-militar-2025-a-que-hora-es-ruta-y-donde-verlo-en-vivo/1739768

WATCH the Mexico City Parade at the following link:

Still in a patriotic mood? Head over to La Catrina Cantina tonight for more festivities.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1997338441011678/

Puerto Vallarta announces the centennial celebration of the formation of Isla Río Cuale.
https://contralinea.net/declaran-recinto-oficial-al-centro-cultural-cuale-para-conmemorar-el-centenario-de-la-isla-del-rio-cuale/

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EVENTS

Thursday, November 6 • 5 PM

STRINGS ATTACHED: ESSENTIAL VIOLIN CONCERTOS

The violin has been called the instrument that most closely resembles the human voice — capable of singing, crying, soaring, and dazzling with virtuosity. But what makes certain violin concertos stand out as timeless masterpieces? In this music appreciation evening, we’ll journey through ten of the greatest violin concertos ever written. From Beethoven’s noble and expansive Violin Concerto in D, to Tchaikovsky’s fiery and passionate Concerto in D Major, to Barber’s lushly lyrical American treasure — and many gems in between — we’ll discover how composers have used the violin to capture the full spectrum of human expression.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1124043659930801/

Thursday, November 20 • 5 PM

¡AZUCAR! • The Life and Music of Celia Cruz

Everyone knows her voice. Everyone knows ¡Azúcar! But how much do you really know about Celia Cruz—the woman who left everything behind to follow her music? From the dance halls of 1950s Havana to the concert stages of New York and Mexico, Celia’s journey was marked by courage, exile, and an unstoppable joy. Join Music Storyteller Paco Ojeda for ¡AZÚCAR! The Life and Music of Celia Cruz — a vibrant, heart-pounding exploration of the Queen of Salsa, her struggles, and her triumphs.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1177814007623307/

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